Where was the first PIECE of paper invented?

The first piece of paper was invented in ancient China during the Eastern Han Dynasty (25-220 CE). As paper-making spread from China to the Middle East and eventually Europe, different materials were used as the base of paper. Initially, the Chinese used rags, silk, and hemp, but eventually added other materials like tree bark, straw, and fishing nets.

• Rags
• Silk
• Hemp
• Tree bark
• Straw
• Fishing nets

Today, paper is made primarily from wood pulp due to its abundance and low cost.